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Ho Chi Minh City advances strategy for strong maritime nation

The resolution marks a shift from focusing primarily on the maritime economy to viewing the sea as an economic, strategic and living space, requiring close coordination between development, defence, security, foreign affairs and modern maritime governance.

Vietnam draws interest at ASTINDO Travel Fair 2026 in Indonesia

Vietnam seeks to build national brand for cultural industries

Top leader demands shift from passive preservation to active shaping of national memory

A journey through southern Vietnam during National Day

"Live data" paves way for Vietnamese farm exports

Achieving Vietnam's target of more than 74 billion USD in agricultural, forestry and fishery exports in 2026 will require stronger traceability systems, initially focusing on key export commodities, high-value products and major markets such as the EU, the US and China.

Vietnam's outbound investment hits 1.21 billion USD in H1

Vietnam's outbound investment totalled 1.21 billion USD in H1 2026, up 2.5-fold year-on-year. Agriculture, forestry and fishery led with 294 million USD, followed by electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply (275.3 million USD) and construction (179.5 million USD).

Portugal crowned champion of Da Nang Int’l Fireworks Festival 2026

After more than a month of spectacular fireworks over the Han River, Portugal's Macedos Pirotecnia was crowned champion of the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF). Drawing tens of thousands of spectators each night, the festival once again cemented Da Nang's reputation as a leading destination for international events and festivals.

Retail sector drives Ho Chi Minh City's double-digit growth ambitions

As Ho Chi Minh City targets double-digit gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth, the trade and services sector is expected to remain its key growth engine, supported by recovering consumer demand and the approaching year-end shopping season.

Vietnam's FDI inflows surge 61% in H1

Vietnam attracted 34.65 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2026, up 61% year-on-year. FDI disbursement hit an estimated 13.03 billion USD, the highest first-half level in five years, up 11.2% from a year earlier.

Top leader calls for building elite, modern, humane prison management police force

He called for a fundamental shift in thinking, saying prison management should move beyond merely controlling inmates within detention facilities to managing the entire rehabilitation process, from admission to release.

Top leader urges three major overhauls to reshape socialist culture in new era

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam pushed for a shift from a focus on traditional spaces to cultivating culture in both physical and digital spaces, and from simply prioritising preservation to striking a close balance between preservation with innovation.

Canal rehabilitation expands Ho Chi Minh City's development space

According to city authorities, restoring waterways will improve drainage capacity, reduce flooding and pollution risks, and create green public spaces along canals.

Ho Chi Minh City shifts focus to new-generation FDI

Ho Chi Minh City is currently home to 20,259 FDI projects with total registered capital of nearly 142 billion USD from 152 countries and territories. In the first half of 2026, the city attracted more than 6.8 billion USD, fulfilling 62% of its annual target.

Vietnam showcases proactive, responsible role through humanitarian efforts, international cooperation

Vietnam reaffirmed its role as a proactive, responsible and reliable member of the international community during the week of July 6–12 through humanitarian assistance, economic diplomacy and regional cooperation.

Long Thanh International Airport enters final construction sprint

Contractors have mobilised thousands of workers and machines, operating around the clock in three shifts to accelerate all component projects, aiming to complete the Long Thanh International Airport in the southern city of Dong Nai by the end of 2026.

Five export items each exceed 10 billion USD in first half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, Vietnam recorded five export items each earning over 10 billion USD, accounting for 62.6% of the country’s total export turnover.

French journal dubs Da Nang the "Miami of Vietnam"

France’s online magazine Journal des Français à l'étranger has described the central coastal city of Da Nang as the "Miami of Vietnam", praising its affordable living costs, improving infrastructure and high quality of life, making it an increasingly popular destination for digital nomads.

Int'l arrivals to Vietnam up 14.9% in first half of 2026

In the first six months of 2026, international arrivals to Vietnam reached 12.3 million, up 14.9% year-on-year.

Carbon exchange opens new opportunities for businesses

Vietnam's domestic carbon exchange officially commenced operations on June 29, marking the launch of the country's carbon market. For Ho Chi Minh City, home to a large concentration of manufacturing and export businesses, the platform opens new opportunities to join global green value chains while underscoring the need for technological upgrades, emissions management and compliance with carbon standards.

June PMI reaches 51.8, manufacturing sector records positive growth

Vietnam’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 51.8 in June, indicating that growth momentum was maintained despite a slight decline from May’s reading of 52.8.

Vietnam's humanitarian mission in Venezuela: Ten days of resilience and solidarity

Supporting Venezuela in responding to the earthquake was not only an international responsibility but also an expression of solidarity and goodwill of the Vietnamese State and people.

WB offers strategic recommendations as Vietnam enters upper-middle-income group

Among the 218 economies assessed this year, Vietnam was one of only six to be upgraded to a higher income category by the WB Group. The move marks a notable milestone after 17 years in the lower-middle-income group, where Vietnam had remained since 2009.

PM calls for building elite, professional international search and rescue force

During its mission from June 29 to July 7, the team worked around the clock under extremely hazardous conditions amid heavily damaged and contaminated disaster zones. Despite the challenges, rescue personnel recovered 57 victims' bodies and handed them over to local authorities and families. They also identified and reported several suspected locations where additional victims might be trapped.

Over 44.6 trillion VND in economic violations uncovered

In the first six months of the year, inspections by competent authorities uncovered economic violations totaling 44.6233 trillion VND (approximately 1.70 billion USD) and involving over 4,824 hectares of land. They recommended recovering 631.5 billion VND (24 million USD) for the State budget and reclaiming 201.2 hectares of land.